On November 8, 2026, Mali's Prime Minister, General of Division Abdoulaye Maïga, visited Kouremalé, a transit zone for displaced persons. The visit aimed to assess the conditions of those displaced from Guinea. During the visit, Maïga was welcomed by Kouremalé's village chief, Ladji Sina Keita, and the commune's mayor, Mamby Keita. They commended the local population for their efforts in providing shelter to citizens from the Sahel States Confederation.
Maïga expressed his gratitude to the Malian people for their hospitality towards the displaced Guinean citizens. He cited the country's founding fathers, including Ahmed Sékou Touré and Modibo Keita, and their successors, Mamady Doumbouya and Assimi Goïta. The Prime Minister emphasized the historical ties between Mali and Guinea, describing them as "two lungs of the same body." He reaffirmed Mali's respect for Guinea's sovereign decision regarding the displaced persons.
The Prime Minister also acknowledged the efforts of humanitarian partners working in Mali. He called upon the population to remain mobilized and vigilant in their support for the displaced persons. Additionally, Maïga appealed to truck owners to contribute to the support operation for the displaced. The Malian government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the Commissariat for Food Security, provided substantial donations to aid the displaced persons.
The donations included rice, pasta, sugar, oil, four cattle, and medical supplies worth 7 million FCFA. A fully equipped advanced health post was also established to cater to the medical needs of the displaced persons. The delegation accompanying the Prime Minister included members of the government and the National Transitional Council (CNT).
During his visit, Maïga interacted with the displaced persons and assessed their living conditions. He reiterated the government's commitment to providing support and ensuring the well-being of those affected. The Prime Minister's visit demonstrated the government's efforts to address the humanitarian needs arising from the displacement of persons from Guinea.
The situation in Kouremalé remains a priority for the Malian government, with efforts focused on providing adequate shelter, food, and medical care to the displaced persons. The government's response to the crisis has been multifaceted, involving various stakeholders, including humanitarian organizations and local communities.
The visit by Prime Minister Maïga to Kouremalé highlights the government's commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis resulting from the displacement of persons from Guinea. The government's efforts to provide support and ensure the well-being of the displaced persons are ongoing, with a focus on mobilizing resources and engaging various stakeholders.
Key points
- The Malian government provided substantial donations, including food, medical supplies, and an advanced health post, to support the displaced persons in Kouremalé.
